RC Sailing Ukraine

16.09.2017 during Ukrainian sailing nationals in Vyshgorod, Kyiv region, there were held first nationals in IRSA Marblehead class.

Though there were only 5 competitors, the top ones were present and the competition was very tight and interesting.

 Light and a bit tricky wind. Big sailing classes didn't succeed to make any race this day, we made them 11.

And the results are as follows:

Photos of the event

Video of the event

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1-3.09.17 at the beautiful lake Batak in the middle of Bulgaria, Bulgaria nationals finals took part in 3 classes for seniors: F5-M, F5-E and F5-10 and separately one class for juniors: F5-E. It was also interesting that together with section S classes there was a competition of section M classes, so the full event attracted more people and when there is no wind, it is ideal conditions for section M classes racing.

First day was F5-M class. The wind started with B rig, the changed to A. I played a bit with changing rigs, and that's why one race I was too late at the starting line. Kseniia was all the time with B rig. Dimitar Davidkov with Graham Bantock boat (probably Prime Number) made us a strong concurrence in every race. The results are as follows:

Second day started with light wind and juniors F5-E class. Kseniia sailed well and won these races in a tight competition.

Then, after lunch brake, the wind became stable in the middle -upper range of A rig and seniors raced in F5-E class. After some races, Kseniia had issues with radio control and decided not to race more today. I had tight tactical racing with Dimitar Davidkov and sometimes during our duel we lost other good sailors. Final results in this class are as follows:

The last day, there were races of F5-10 class. Light wind. Only me and Kseniia had full size Tenrater boats and this predicted our win in this class. Only 4 races held before the storm started and racing was interrupted. The results are as follows:

 It was a fine event with warm atmosphere and good people. Thanks a lot to organizers, especially Dimitar Ganchev, the Chairman of Model Yacht club Pazardzhik. And also many thanks to all participants, especially to Dimitar Davidkov for tight and fair competition.

Photos of the event

Photos by Model Yacht Club Pazardzhik 

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26-27 of August in Poznan, Kiekrz the traditional regatta in Marblehead class took place. This time it was Poland Nationals and Europe Cup regatta.

19 competitors from Austria, Czech Republic, Poland and Ukraine competed in 2 heats by HMS system.

First day there was almost no wind and only one full race completed.

Second day there was strong B-rig wind and 8 full races completed in half a day.

 The competition was tight and Ukrainian sailors showed good 2nd and 6th places in overall. Full results were as follows:

Photos of the regatta

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